No. of pages 32
Published: 2014
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Penguin .
This book has been graded for interest at 3-6 years.
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2014 by Bloomsbury Publishing USA .
Salina Yoon is an award-winning author and illustrator with over 100 books to her credit and a strong sales track record in novelty board books.
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This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Keystone to Reading Award - Preschool
This book was recognised in the Preschool category by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.
Keystone to Reading Award
This book was recognised by the Keystone to Reading Book Award.
Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award - Fiction - Beginners
This book was recognised in the Fiction - Beginners category by the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award.
Indiebound Next Pick
This book was recognised by the Indiebound Next Pick.
Beehive Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Beehive Award.
Colorado Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Colorado Book Award.
Charlotte Award - Primary School
This book was recognised in the Primary School category by the Charlotte Award.
Charlotte Award
This book was recognised by the Charlotte Award.
Great Lakes Great Books Award
This book was recognised by the Great Lakes Great Books Award.
"Yoon's cute, boldly lined characters and graphic compositions tell the story in a series of spots, full-page images, and thought bubbles. This picture book, like many before it, proves that love comes in many forms." --Booklist, on Penguin and Pinecone
"Crisp illustrations that capture a genuinely loving heart . . . a strong if whimsical choice for those separated from loved ones." --Kirkus Reviews, on Penguin and Pinecone
"Yoon's story of an unlikely interspecies friendship is both funny and sweet . . . let's hope that, as the Antarctic Ambassador of Friendship, Penguin, too, shall return in more adventures." - Horn Book Magazine on PENGUIN ON VACATION
"Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love." - Kirkus Reviews on PENGUIN IN LOVE